Went here with hubby, a little on the expensive side but super fun and a little scary (lucky I had strong hubby next to me to cling too ;) This place is like nothing else, full of illusions, mazes and amazing strobe lighting. Guranteed fun in the heart of surfers!

Approximate cost: $20 plus

This was the first vet we took our pup Benji to - the Vet was lovely. She was wonderful with Benji.... and my young daughter who was freaking out about his Benjis' first needle. Not happy with service at front counter, took a while to get served as the phones were more important.

Approximate cost: $$$

The plaza is really starting to evolve. Lost of new shops going in and lots of variety. They are really lifting their game. Love the VIK wallets they give the kids - for a gold coin donation they receive a free movie to reading cinemas in their birthday month and lots of other freebies. Very nice atmosphere. Only gripe - SLOWEST lift in the world!!!! Make it faster lol

Approximate cost: $$$

We have had family passes to seaworld, they are great value. Something for everyone. Mum and dad can go on the thunderbolt or watch great jet ski stunt shows. There is the dinosaur attraction for all the dinosaur fans out there. our whole family loves the aquarium where you can see all sorts of cool sea life. Lots of great shows including dolphin shows, sea lion shows and even a theater. Great fun for all!

Approximate cost: $80 plus

One of my favourite pools for the kids as kids area has fun water sprays and deep enough for them to have fun. Only thing I dont like is there is no shade at all over the big pool. However there is lots of space in the big pool to have fun.

Approximate cost: $3plus

This is a great swimming pool for everyone. the kids area is perfect for the little kids and the big pool is fun for everyone with a lane near the ramp for families to enjoy fun swimming. Lots of shade cloths over the pool. The heated pool is great and very big. Have taken my three kids here for lessons during holidays and they are only $5 per lesson when you pay for 5 lessons upfront which is a great price and makes it affordable for me to take the three kids at once.

Approximate cost: $3.50 plus

We took our family here whilst on our weekend getaway and we all loved it. There is something for everyone! Hubby was taking pics of all the cool different animals. The bub thought the seal show was hilarious. 6 year old is Shark crazy, so them suckers swimming above us was amazing for him. Our seven year old loved being able to touch the starfish and cucumbers as we first walked in! Great fun!

Approximate cost: $$

We took the family here a few weeks back and possibly not the best idea as our 6 year old was freaked out the whole time, we had to carry him everywhere. Recommended for 12 years plus. Otherwise the rest of us enjoyed it! 6 year old had some fun in a few of the sections but mostly clinged to us. Good value when you can find two for one deals ;)

Approximate cost: $$$

We went to king tutts in surfers and it is the perfect activity for a rainy day as it is indoors. There are different courses you can choose from. Our 6 year old loves dinosaurs so of course we did the dinosaur course. We had to leave the pram for the toddler in the car though as it is impossible to wheel around the course.

Approximate cost: $$$

BEST FUDGE EVER! Pretty sure I put on 10kg just by looking at the fudge! The two ladies at the time were more than willing to let me test as much fudge as I could handle. Soooo many varieties including pumpkin pie flavour!!! I stuck with my favourite... caramel and white choc macadamia mmmmmm. Start at this end of gallery walk so you can walk of the fudge you know you will be buying ;)

Approximate cost: $5 plus